You’ve probably heard of diesel fuel used in large vehicles like trucks that produces a curtain of smoke every time they accelerate. But thanks to modern technology and advanced car engines, there is now what is known as “clean diesel,” a fuel that contains only a small amount of sulfur. This is ideal for…
Most people are familiar with the gasoline engine that powers most cars and trucks. However, diesel engines have increased in popularity in both the automobile and truck industries. The most popular diesel engines are more efficient than gasoline engines, and they also tend to produce less pollution. One of the reasons for its higher…
Diesel engines have a bad reputation for their emissions and cleanliness. Large diesel trucks that belch large amounts of black smoke (rolled coal, as they say) have always been frowned upon. It also doesn’t help that diesel-powered vehicles have received a lot of hate in the recent scandals involving Volkswagen. However, the reality is…
If you drive a diesel vehicle, you may have heard of the diesel particulate filter (DPF), but you may not know what it does. In fact, you may never understand what this vital part is until you try to determine if your vehicle has a faulty diesel particulate filter (DPF). But how do you know…